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meningismus /men·in·gis·mus/ (men″in-jiz´mus) meningism. meningismus [men′injis′məs] Etymology: Gk, meninx, membrane a condition in which the patient shows signs of meningitis but examination reveals no pathologic changes in the meninges. The condition is associated with cases of pneumonia in small children. See also meningism. meningismus A constellation of signs and Sx–eg, headache, neck stiffness suggestive of meningitis, characterized by meningeal irritation without objective findings; it is more common in young Pts with systemic infections–eg,
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